Tacoma – October 15, 2026 -- Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB) ranked No. 1 among banks with at least $50 billion in assets in Bank Director's 2026 RankingBanking study, moving up from No. 2 in each of the previous two years.
Columbia ranks first for asset quality and top three for profitability among large banks
In the latest study, Columbia placed No. 1 among large banks for asset quality. It also finished among the top three for profitability, measured by return on average assets (ROAA).
The study evaluates the 300 largest publicly traded U.S. banks on four measures: return on average tangible common equity, return on average total assets, tangible common equity to tangible assets, and nonperforming assets to loans and other real estate owned.
Piper Sandler compiled the 2026 ranking from S&P Global data on 2025 results
Piper Sandler & Co. compiled the ranking using data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The figures reflect full-year 2025 performance.
CEO Clint Stein says Columbia will keep investing in its capabilities
Clint Stein, CEO of Columbia Banking System and Columbia Bank, said the ranking reflects disciplined execution, financial strength and customer focus. He added that the bank remains focused on investing in its capabilities and delivering long-term value for shareholders, customers and communities across the western U.S.
Bank Director honor joins four other 2026 recognitions for Columbia
Columbia cited several other honors this year:
- Forbes: World's Top Performing Banks and America's Best Banks
- TIME: America's Best Companies
- Crisil Coalition Greenwich: Best Bank Awards for Middle Market Banking
- Global Finance: Best Bank for Small and Midsize Enterprises and Best Trade Finance Partner (West)